Generally vintage bracelets are almost never sold separately by IWC, especially 30+ years later. In general., whatever parts remain are used for repairs during overhauls.
If I recall, someone enquired about this 4 or 5 years ago and couldn't be helped by the factory. Sometimes, you can find them for sale on the Internet, or you might try advertising on the "collectors market" here: But please understand that we can't have "wanted to buy" solicitations on this forum per the Participation Guidelines.
There were some posts 4 or so years ago showing the different types of vintage bracelets from the era. I've seen at least two different styles used on Yacht Club models.
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I heard that some years ago
vintage bracelet was actually available from IWC factory when you asked maintenance service. I also saw no10 type bracelet was on offer at auction site. I actually got one of them, but am not 100% sure about authenticity of it.
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Vintage bracelets...
My suggestion would be:try to identify what kind of bracelet or spare part you want,ideally with its reference number.If you do not know the reference number,I am sure that forum members with a lot of IWC documentation can help you.Once you know a reference number you can approach IWC(info@iwc.ch.IIf they cannot help you,2 options are left. You can look on ebay or you can try the section "collectors market' on this forum and ask for your specific demand. At the end you will succeed,at least that is what happened to me many times. Kind regards, Adrian.
I've asked the Hong Kong IWC service centre and they replied that I need to sent the watch back to IWC factory in Switzerland for checking. :(
If it is not available, can anyone advise where can I find the vintage bracelet.
Thanks,
C. K.
Generally vintage bracelets are almost never sold separately by IWC, especially 30+ years later. In general., whatever parts remain are used for repairs during overhauls.
If I recall, someone enquired about this 4 or 5 years ago and couldn't be helped by the factory. Sometimes, you can find them for sale on the Internet, or you might try advertising on the "collectors market" here: But please understand that we can't have "wanted to buy" solicitations on this forum per the Participation Guidelines.
There were some posts 4 or so years ago showing the different types of vintage bracelets from the era. I've seen at least two different styles used on Yacht Club models.
Good luck,
Michael
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
vintage bracelet was actually available from IWC factory when you asked maintenance service. I also saw no10 type bracelet was on offer at auction site. I actually got one of them, but am not 100% sure about authenticity of it.
My suggestion would be:try to identify what kind of bracelet or spare part you want,ideally with its reference number.If you do not know the reference number,I am sure that forum members with a lot of IWC documentation can help you.Once you know a reference number you can approach IWC(info@iwc.ch.IIf they cannot help you,2 options are left.
You can look on ebay or you can try the section "collectors market' on this forum and ask for your specific demand.
At the end you will succeed,at least that is what happened to me many times.
Kind regards,
Adrian.